![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ufc-legend-aged-42-announces-shock-return-to-fighting-after-retiring-in-2017/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/georges-st-pierre-canada-celebrates-630617659.jpg&description=ULTIMATE FIGHTER Published : 11:03, 8 Jul 2023 UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has announced a shock return to fighting at the age of 42. However, St-Pierre is not exactly going to be stepping inside the Octagon. 2 UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has announced his return to fighting Credit: Getty 2 MMA hero St-Pierre will compete in a jiu-jitsu fight in December Credit: Getty Instead, Rush will be taking part in a jiu-jitsu fight in December as he will also showcase his submission wrestling skills. The Canadian bruiser took to Twitter where he announced his comeback with an iconic line from Godfather III. St-Pierre tweeted: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." Although, the retired fighter won't be competing in MMA , his return bout will be shown exclusively on UFC Fight Pass. GSP's last match took place in 2017 when he defeated Michael Bisping at UFC 217 to win the middleweight championship. That was after he initially left the sport in 2013 following his UFC 167 victory over Johny Hendricks. A month after beating Bisping, St-Pierre was forced to relinquish the title after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. The UFC Hall of Famer then officially announced his retirement in 2019 at a press conference in Montreal. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS The former welterweight and middleweight champion boasts a stunning fighting record, which has seen him win 26 out of 28 matches, of which he has only lost two. Following his retirement, St-Pierre crossed over to acting with an appearance on Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The MMA legend also founded the GSP Foundation, which aims to tackle bullying. He has also helped Tesla and Twitter owner Elon Musk train ahead of his fight with Meta CEO and fellow billionaire Mark Zuckerberg.){kind=link}
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has announced a shock return to fighting at the age of 42.
However, St-Pierre is not exactly going to be stepping inside the Octagon.
Just when i thought i was out.They pull me back in!Professional Submission Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu pic.twitter.com/wbOy7HMNCF
Instead, Rush will be taking part in a jiu-jitsu fight in December as he will also showcase his submission wrestling skills.
The Canadian bruiser took to Twitter where he announced his comeback with an iconic line from Godfather III.